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Low levels of vitamin D associated with higher risk of heart attack and early death

New research from the University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen University Hospital shows that low levels of vitamin D are associated with a markedly higher risk of heart attack and early death. The study involved more than 10,000 Danes and has been published in the well-reputed American journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

24 Sep 2012

Consuming fish with environmental pollutants can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

Eat fish, but avoid fish with the most pollutants. This is the conclusion drawn by a group of researchers at Umeå University in Sweden after having weighed the risks of mercury content against the advantages of healthful fatty acids. The work was done as part of an international collaborative effort.

24 Sep 2012

Most basal-like breast and ovarian tumors have similar genetic origins

The most comprehensive analysis yet of breast cancer shows that one of the most deadly subtypes is genetically more similar to ovarian tumors than to other breast cancers.

24 Sep 2012

Exposure to near-roadway air pollution can cause or exacerbate asthma in L.A. County children

Research conducted at the University of Southern California (USC) indicates that at least 8 percent of the more than 300,000 cases of childhood asthma in Los Angeles County can be attributed to traffic-related pollution at homes within 75 meters (a little less than 250 feet) of a busy roadway.

24 Sep 2012

Maternal choline intake could essentially change fetal genetic expression into adulthood

Just as women are advised to get plenty of folic acid around the time of conception and throughout early pregnancy, new research suggests another very similar nutrient may one day deserve a spot on the obstetrician's list of recommendations.

24 Sep 2012

Secondhand smoke continues to take a grievous toll on nonsmokers

Secondhand smoke is accountable for 42,000 deaths annually to nonsmokers in the United States, including nearly 900 infants, according to a new UCSF study.

21 Sep 2012

Arthroplasty wound complications linked to oral anticoagulant use

Multicenter research suggests that recovery from hip or knee arthroplasty may be significantly affected by choice of pharmaceutical thromboprophylaxis.

21 Sep 2012

Intravenous catheter replacement should take place only when clinically necessary

New research published in the third Article in The Lancet surgery-themed issue suggests that the millions of intravenous catheters used each year can be safely changed only when clinically necessary, overturning 40 years of accepted practice involving routine replacement every 3 days.

21 Sep 2012

Death rates after surgery found to be too optimistic

National estimates of death following general surgery have been too optimistic, suggests the first large-scale study to explore surgical outcomes across Europe published in the first Article in a special Lancet theme issue on surgery.

21 Sep 2012

MD Anderson introduces Moon Shots Program to reduce cancer deaths

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center announces the launch of the Moon Shots Program, an unprecedented effort to dramatically accelerate the pace of converting scientific discoveries into clinical advances that reduce cancer deaths.

21 Sep 2012

Loss of IGSF1 gene function causes central hypothyroidism

Loss of function in the X-linked immunoglobulin superfamily member 1 (IGSF1) gene causes central hypothyroidism, testicular enlargement, and variable prolactin deficiency, according to data presented at the 82nd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Québec City, Québec, Canada.

21 Sep 2012

Cytochroma commences CTAP101 phase 3 study in secondary hyperparathyroidism

Cytochroma today announced the initiation of a phase 3 study of CTAP101 capsules in patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT), stage 3 or 4 chronic kidney disease (CKD) and vitamin D insufficiency.

21 Sep 2012

Early menopause increases cardiovascular risk

Women who reach the menopause early have a doubled risk for coronary heart disease and stroke, study findings show.

20 Sep 2012

Executive attention deficits in youth at risk for mood disorders

Young people with a parental history of bipolar disorder or major depressive disorder have slower reaction times on tests of executive attention than those with mentally healthy parents, US researchers report.

20 Sep 2012

Gum disease bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk

People with high levels of antibodies to bacteria linked to periodontal disease have an increased risk for pancreatic cancer, while the risk is reduced in those with increased antibodies to oral commensal bacteria, say researchers.

20 Sep 2012

Molecular disruptions in granule cells cause epileptic seizures in mice

Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that a biological mechanism long suspected in epilepsy is capable of triggering brain seizures – opening the door for studies to seek improved treatments or even preventative therapies.

20 Sep 2012

Health experts warn of linkages between climate change, increased malnutrition

"Malnutrition is likely to be the most serious health threat linked to climate shifts in the coming decades, as farmers struggle to cope with more unpredictable weather, ... epidemiologist Kris Ebi warned during a recent World Health Organization (WHO) briefing on adapting health systems to climate shifts," AlertNet reports.

20 Sep 2012

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces opening of Molecular Biology Center of Excellence in Lithuania

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced the official opening of its Molecular Biology Center of Excellence in Vilnius, Lithuania.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. 20 Sep 2012

Viewpoints: Romney says citizens 'do need help from government;' One Retiree suggests sacrifices on Medicare, entitlements would be used to prop up rich

Government benefits are heavily skewed towards seniors, nearly all of whom paid Social Security and Medicare taxes for decades to earn them. Judging by the polls, both they and low-income workers are likely to give Romney respectable levels of support in November, unless they feel he is insulting them or cannot relate to their situation.

20 Sep 2012

TECHLAB to utilize Dynex's Gold SmartKit packaging for ELISA product line

Dynex Technologies, Inc. announced today it has finalized a supply agreement with TECHLAB, Inc. (Blacksburg, VA), allowing TECHLAB to utilize Dynex's Gold SmartKit packaging for their ELISA product line.

20 Sep 2012

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Low levels of vitamin D associated with higher risk of heart attack and early death

Consuming fish with environmental pollutants can increase risk of cardiovascular diseases

Most basal-like breast and ovarian tumors have similar genetic origins

Exposure to near-roadway air pollution can cause or exacerbate asthma in L.A. County children

Maternal choline intake could essentially change fetal genetic expression into adulthood

Secondhand smoke continues to take a grievous toll on nonsmokers

Arthroplasty wound complications linked to oral anticoagulant use

Intravenous catheter replacement should take place only when clinically necessary

Death rates after surgery found to be too optimistic

MD Anderson introduces Moon Shots Program to reduce cancer deaths

Loss of IGSF1 gene function causes central hypothyroidism

Cytochroma commences CTAP101 phase 3 study in secondary hyperparathyroidism

Early menopause increases cardiovascular risk

Executive attention deficits in youth at risk for mood disorders

Gum disease bacteria linked to pancreatic cancer risk

Molecular disruptions in granule cells cause epileptic seizures in mice

Health experts warn of linkages between climate change, increased malnutrition

Thermo Fisher Scientific announces opening of Molecular Biology Center of Excellence in Lithuania

Viewpoints: Romney says citizens 'do need help from government;' One Retiree suggests sacrifices on Medicare, entitlements would be used to prop up rich

TECHLAB to utilize Dynex's Gold SmartKit packaging for ELISA product line

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